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Former Bamban Mayor Alice Guo Charged with 62 Counts of Money Laundering Linked to POGO Scandal

Vanja Mitic
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Gaming Industry News, Money Laundering, Crime, Financial Fraud, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Philippines
Former Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, alongside 31 co-defendants, now faces a total of 62 money laundering charges. The charges stem from their involvement in an illicit Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (PO...

Intralot and VSC Settle for $6.5 Million Over D.C. Sports Betting Contract Fraud

Vanja Mitic
Washington D.C., Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Licensed online casinos in USA, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation
Two major contractors in Washington, D.C.'s controversial sports betting program have reached a settlement to pay a combined total of $6.5 million after an investigation uncovered fraudulent practices in the aw...

Singapore Blocks Access to Polymarket Amid Rising Global Regulatory Scrutiny

Vanja Mitic
Cryptocurrency, Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Online Gambling News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Singapore
Polymarket, a blockchain-based prediction platform, has been officially banned in Singapore as the country enforces strict gambling laws. The ban, effective January 12, 2025, follows an increasing global push t...

Michigan Suspends TwinSpires’ Operations Over Advance Deposit Wagering Violations

Vanja Mitic
U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Technology, Mobile gaming, Licensed online casinos in USA, Horse Racing, Online Gambling News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Michigan
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued a summary suspension order against TwinSpires, the popular horse racing and casino platform, for continuing to engage in illegal advance deposit wagering (ADW...

Greentube Alderney Hit with £1 Million Fine by UKGC for AML and Social Responsibility Failures

Vanja Mitic
Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Economy/Finance, Online Gambling News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, United Kingdom
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has imposed a £1 million fine on Greentube Alderney, which operates the Admiral Casino brand, after the company was found to have failed repeatedly in its obligations to adhere...

Fontana Casino in Clark Ordered to Halt Operations Indefinitely

Vanja Mitic
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The Clark Development Corporation (CDC) has issued a cease-and-desist order against Fontana Development Corporation (FDC) and Fontana Resort and Country Club Inc. (FRCCI), halting all operations of the Fontana ...

KSA Enforces Revamped Fine Policy in The Netherlands for 2025

Johnny K.
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The Netherlands Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, KSA) has rolled out a new general fine policy, effective January 1, 2025, aimed at improving the enforcement of gambling regulations. This updated policy se...

MLB Players Union Disputes Fair Use Claims by DraftKings and bet365

Johnny K.
Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., Gaming Law & Legislation, MLB, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Sports betting, Fantasy Sports, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, New York, Pennsylvania
The MLB Players Inc. (MLBPI), a subsidiary of the MLB Players Association, has contested claims by DraftKings and bet365 that their use of baseball player likenesses falls under the protections of freedom of sp...

Turkey Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling with Influencer Arrests and Nationwide Raids

Vanja Mitic
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Turkey's determined efforts to combat illegal betting and financial crimes have led to the detention of dozens of individuals, including prominent social media influencers. Coordinated nationwide operations unv...